Frequently Asked Questions

24 2026-10

When copying medical records, do hospitals need to affix their official stamps?

When copying medical records, medical institutions shall affix a certification stamp on the copies. When copying, the patient or his/her close relatives shall be present, and the copies shall be confirmed by both parties to be consistent with the originals. In case of refusal to affix the stamp, the patient or his/her close relatives may file a complaint or assert their rights through litigation.

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24 2026-10

What medical records do patients have the right to copy?

Patients can copy their subjective and objective medical records, including outpatient and emergency hospitalization records, examination reports, medical images, surgical anesthesia records, and consultation opinions; the application requires written materials and proof of identity.

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24 2026-10

Can I refuse to pay the property management fee if the property management company increases it without authorization?

The unilateral price increase by the property management company does not take effect automatically. Owners should pay according to the original standard and raise objections in accordance with the law. They can file complaints with the homeowners' committee, the local government or the competent department, and directly refusing to pay may lead to breach of contract risks.

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24 2026-10

Who should pay for the repair of the leaking roof on the top floor?

The roof on the top floor is a common area. If there is a leakage during the warranty period, the construction unit shall be responsible for it, and the minimum warranty period for roof waterproofing is 5 years. Outside the warranty period, the repair funds or the owners shall share the cost. Those who modify the waterproofing layer without authorization shall bear the responsibility themselves.

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24 2026-10

Is it legal for the business committee to replace the property management company?

The dismissal and selection of property management companies must be decided jointly by the owners. If more than two-thirds of the owners, in terms of both the area of the exclusive parts and the number of owners, participate in the voting and more than half of the participating owners agree, the original property management company shall withdraw and hand over the management responsibilities in a...

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24 2026-10

What are the procedures for establishing a homeowners' committee?

The establishment of a homeowners' committee requires four steps: applying for approval at the first homeowners' meeting, forming a preparatory group, electing committee members through a vote with a two-thirds majority, and filing for registration within 30 days. The entire process is guided and supervised by the neighborhood office, and if any obstacles arise, the committee can be legally urged ...

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24 2026-10

Who should own the revenue from elevator advertisements in residential communities?

After deducting reasonable costs, the public revenue from elevator advertisements in residential communities shall belong to the owners. The owners may distribute it according to the proportion of their exclusive parts and have the right to request the public disclosure of the accounts. If the property management refuses to make the disclosure, the owners may file a lawsuit against them.

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24 2026-10

Do property management companies have the right to cut off water and electricity supplies to urge residents to pay property fees?

The property management company has no right to cut off water and electricity to urge the payment of property fees: Article 944 of the Civil Code explicitly prohibits it. The property management company should first issue a notice and then proceed with litigation or arbitration; if the owner suffers any losses, he/she may demand compensation and file a complaint with the competent department.

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24 2026-10

How is the real estate team at Henglue Law Firm?

The business scope of Henglue Real Estate Team covers real estate sales, construction projects, property and lease disputes, handling cases such as project payment settlements, property division, and bequeathed properties, with the core methods being evidence chain analysis and rule application.

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24 2026-10

Can unused annual leave be converted into money?

Unused annual leave can be converted into salary according to law: if the unit does not arrange it, the employer shall pay the unused annual leave salary at 300% of the daily wage income. The daily wage shall be calculated by dividing the average monthly wage after excluding overtime pay in the previous 12 months by 21.75 days.

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24 2026-10

How is the annual leave calculated when changing jobs in the same year?

When changing jobs, the annual leave is calculated based on the remaining calendar days: for new employees, it's based on the remaining days; for departing employees, it's based on the days that have already passed. For the part that is less than one full day after the conversion, employees are not entitled to take leave or receive compensation. The number of annual leave days is determined based ...

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